Pre-school Assistant

An Exciting Opportunity has arisen to join our Staff Team at Jack & Jill Pre-School
We are looking for a Level 2 or 3 qualified practitioner to join our small friendly Pre-School team. However a level 3 childcare qualification is preferred.

This position is to begin in November 2024 and is a fixed term position until July 2025. Working hours will be 20 hours per week and casual overtime may be available. A permanent position may be considered in the future.

Job title: Pre-School Assistant

Responsible to: Management Team

Purpose of the job: To work as a key person and as part of the Pre-School team under the direction of the manager. To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.

**Safeguarding requirement**:Jack and Jill Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

**Main duties**

1. To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance.

2. To help to set up for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session.

3. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.

4. To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

5. To advise the Manager of any concerns e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

6. To take action to support the setting to achieve and maintain a minimum good Ofsted rating at the next inspection.

7. To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.

8. To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.

9. To support meal times within the setting.

10. To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.

11. To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.

12. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.

13. To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting.

14. To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.

15. To promote the setting to current parents and potential customers.

**This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. The post holder is also expected to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.**

**Person specification**
- Essential criteria_

1. Willingness to learn and undertake further training.

2. Level 2 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent, and a commitment to obtaining a level 3 qualification.

3. Previous experience of working with young children.

4. Sound knowledge of child development from birth to five years.

5. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

6. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

7. Good communication skills.

8. An understanding of play-based approaches to children’s learning and development.

9. A commitment to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding.

10. A commitment to equal opportunities.

11. A commitment to working effectively with young children and families.

12. A friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships.
- Desirable criteria_

1. Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent, and a commitment to obtaining a level 4 qualification.

2. Current First Aid at Work qualification.

**This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: £10.73 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/09/2024
Reference ID: Pre-School Assistant
Expected start date: 04/11/2024